Financial Aid includes grants, scholarships and loans for educational purposes. To
qualify for federal student aid you must meet certain requirements. General eligibility
requirements can be reviewed on the Federal Student Aid website at https://studentaid.ed.gov/eligibility/basic-criteria. Here are a few basics to keep in mind:

Your eligibility is determined through an application process. So, your first step
is to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid at www.fafsa.ed.gov. Even if you doubt your eligibility, apply. Approximately 90% of those who apply
qualify for some form of aid. A step-by-step guide through the application process
can be found at https://www.wku.edu/financialaid/applyfa.php.

Distance learning courses are treated the same as face-to-face courses. If your application
is approved, you may elect to take web, on demand or face-to-face courses. Distance
courses through On Demand require same semester completion and an On Demand Agreement (https://www.wku.edu/financialaid/il.php).

You must be classified as a degree-seeking student to qualify. Degree seeking normally
refers to an associate, baccalaureate or master degree. However, some stand-alone
certificates are also eligible.

Certificate Program Eligibility: As a general rule, if you are seeking an undergraduate
certificate (certificate only; no degree), the program must require at least 16 credit
hours, 15 weeks of instruction and be clearly tied to a profession. If you are seeking
a graduate certificate (certificate only; no degree), the program must require at
least 8 credit hours, 10 weeks of instruction and be clearly tied to a profession.
For additional information on certificate eligibility, please email fa.questions@wku.edu. Certificates may also be earned in conjunction with degrees at the associate, baccalaureate
and master levels. Degree seeking students at the associate, bachelor and master levels
will be awarded financial aid based on the primary degree listed.

You must be registered at least half-time to receive aid (6 credit hours for undergrad
students; 4.5 credit hours for grad students).

WKU is a military friendly school. Veterans and active military are required to file
additional forms for military tuition assistance. The Office of Veterans Affairs unit
that helps ensure all appropriate information is on file. For additional information
visit https://www.wku.edu/veteran/ or email va.questions@wku.edu.